Description
A simple and delicious baked ziti recipe perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- Ziti pasta
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Tomato sauce
- Ground beef (optional)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic (if using). Drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and tomato sauce.
- Add the meat mixture.
- Pour into a baking dish.
- Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg